CAREER RESEARCH & EXPLORATION
masscis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home.html
The Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) is free to all Massachusetts residents. MassCIS is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices. Create a login to develop an entire career portfolio; take career assessments, explore careers and programs of study, develop a resume, and keep track of your career activities. Link to the MYCAP site.
CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Browse CareerOneStop to learn about fields in high demand, make a career plan, find education and training resources: certifications, licenses, scholarships, financial aid, search job listings in your area or out of state, and find tips on: networking, resumes, interviewing.
My Future helps young adults plan their next steps by providing information on career goals, applying to the right college and military service opportunities.
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.
O*NET has detailed descriptions of the world of work, occupations, and tools for career exploration and job analysis. You can also find information regarding apprenticeships, specialized training, certifications, and military occupations. My "Next Career Move" is a also a valuable resource.
www.bls.gov/audience/students.htm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has the most up-to-date information and data pertaining to employment, wages, and workforce economic news.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides career information regarding duties, education and training, salary, and outlook for occupations.
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/training/youth
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) supports a wide variety of programs to ensure that all youth have the skills and training they need to successfully make the transition to adulthood and careers. These programs include: Apprenticship, Job Corps, Youth Build, Youth Connections.
COLLEGE EXPLORATION
Questions to ask college reprentatives
https://www.collegeguidancenetwork.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
https://student.naviance.com/auth/fclookup
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FINANCIAL LITERACY
www.mappingyourfuture.org/Money/
Mapping Your Future is a website that offers financial literacy, budgeting calculators, school loan information and career exploration through "CareerShip".
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority provides valuable financial college planning tools and resources.
https://www.massedco.org/locations/brockton-area-educational-opportunity-center
Supported by federal TRIO grants, we help high school and post-high school individuals find the right education option beyond high school; successfully apply and enroll; find scholarships and financial aid; and find lifelong learning opportunities to navigate their higher education and career journey as the needs arise.
RESUME WRITING
https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-make-a-resume-examples
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/high-school-resume-template-2063264
https://myfuture.com/career/applying/resume-builder
TOOLS FOR LIFE
A highly regarded approach to time management used by Elon Musk and Bill Gates. Click on "timeboxing" for video.
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